Thiel CS 2 2 vs Snell C IV


I have the great opportunity to buy just one pair at about the same price for my 2nd listening room. Which one would be more recommended?
The parameters:
1. room size: 24' x 18' listening room with vaulted ceiling
2. music genres: orchestral classic, jazz and some soft rock
3. gear: Conrad Johnson tube amps (PV12 + MV50), alternatively PV10 + Adcom GFA-555

The option of auditioning both in that room is not possible since one pair is not listed locally.

Thanks for your comments/suggestions.

P.S. As an owner of both the Snell A and Model B Minor (main listening room) I like their neutral sound and precision. Having had the Thiel CS3.5, I like the more modern combination of sound + looks.
polyglot

Showing 2 responses by mfslgoldcd

Snell C-IV speakers are a classic speaker. Great all aound soundstage & dynamic speakers. These Snell C-IV are last of the "original sound of Snell Acoustics". Before the merge with Boston Acoustics which were the Snell C-V speakers, totally different sound and more like a home theater /Boston Acoustic sound.

Peter Snell would of been proud of the Kevin Voecks design sound of the C-IV. Peter Snell would be rolling over in his grave if he heard the C-V speakers.

Now Snell is nothing more than a name and was eaten up by a large Japanese conglomerate company including, Denon, Marantz etc..
The Snell CV speaker was released in late 1993 while the Snell C-IV was still being manufactured til 1994. Kevin Voecks was pretty much on his way out of Snell in that time as cheif engineer. Even though the Snell C-V was under Kevin's reign, the speaker was being influenced by trend of home theater; aka Boston Acoustics design(more drivers and cheaper parts design).

The Snell C-IV is a better sounding purist speaker in two channel. And sticks with Peter Snell's original philosophy of building the best dollar for dollar dynamic bass reflective type coffin style speaker. I say no more , go enjoy whatever you want to believe in.